as in ray
any of several extremely large rays they saw a devilfish when they went scuba diving in the Caribbean, but it swam away quickly

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Noun
  • These top-of-the-line models should only be reserved for people interested in experiencing the best ray tracing in the latest titles.
    Luke Larsen, Wired News, 27 Mar. 2025
  • During the day, sunlight will be reflected by slanted mirrors that close off the library, illuminating the columns and surrounding statues of the portico that have never in all the library’s 255-year history been penetrated by the rays of the sun.
    Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 26 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • However, certain behaviors, such as approaching within 3 meters, blocking a manta’s path, or diving from the front, significantly increased the likelihood of stress responses, particularly among juvenile manta rays.
    Emese Maczko, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
  • According to reports from Telemundo San Diego and Mexican publication El Universal, a narco manta — a banner used by cartels to communicate threats publicly — was posted on a bridge and addressed to Grupo Firme.
    Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • However, certain behaviors, such as approaching within 3 meters, blocking a manta’s path, or diving from the front, significantly increased the likelihood of stress responses, particularly among juvenile manta rays.
    Emese Maczko, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
  • Enjoy your last Belizean sunset at the serene Rendezvous Caye, where manta rays will come to shore to bid you farewell — until next time, that is.
    Patricia Johnson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Devilfish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devilfish. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.

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